| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $16.45 | 6.830% | $17.5735 | $17.57 | $17.55 | $17.60 |
| Purchase #2 | $145.84 | 13.578% | $165.6422 | $165.64 | $165.65 | $165.60 |
| Purchase #3 | $38.54 | 11.647% | $43.0288 | $43.03 | $43.05 | $43.00 |
| Purchase #4 | $217.44 | 5.657% | $229.7406 | $229.74 | $229.75 | $229.70 |
| Purchase #5 | $199.38 | 8.654% | $216.6343 | $216.63 | $216.65 | $216.60 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.35 | 7.409% | $138.9335 | $138.93 | $138.95 | $138.90 |
| Purchase #7 | $225.52 | 7.319% | $242.0258 | $242.03 | $242.05 | $242.00 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $972.52 | $1,053.5787 | $1,053.57 | $1,053.65 | $1,053.40 | |